113 Hottest Christmas Nails to Reflect The Festive Mood

Winter is practically around the corner, and with winter comes Christmas. You have a whole holiday to-do list that ranges from presents to visiting with family.

With the feeling of Christmas spirit in the air, you may decide to go for Christmas nails.

Deck your nails with the hottest Christmas trends! Explore our collection of festive nail art ideas that will reflect the holiday mood in every dazzling detail. Click to discover the perfect manicure inspiration for a season full of glamour and joy.

You may keep it simple with red and green colored nails. You may decide that since you’re already spending money on presents, why not include Christmas nail art?

There are dozens of options to choose from. There are Christmas fake nails and DIY Christmas nails. Out of all the designs out there, you’re sure to find several that you like.

Christmas Nails with Gold Rhinestones

Christmas Nails With Gold Rhinestones #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Pshiiit

Studs and sequins can be used to create the rhinestones look.

Purple Snowflake Nails

Purple Snowflake Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: The Nailasaurus

Snowflakes don’t have to just be blue or white. These snowflake nails look royally festive.

Dotted Christmas Nail Design

Dotted Christmas Nail Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

This design features the typical Christmas associated colors along with Christmas associated objects.

Polar Bear Christmas Nails on Blue Base

Polar Bear Christmas Nails on Blue Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

These polar bears against a blue sky can make cute Christmas nails.

Christmas Pudding Nail Design

Christmas Pudding Nail Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: The Nailasaurus

The holidays include plenty of eating; especially desserts. Try to find some pudding to go with this design.

Nail Art Design with a Snowman and Trees

Nail Art Design With Snowman And Trees #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

If you’re not able to make a snowman this year, you can have these nails.

Red Base and Gold Flowers Christmas Nails

Red Base Gold Flowers Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

These simple Christmas nails have a bit of glam to them.

Textured Christmas Tree Nail Design

Textured Christmas Tree Nail Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Decorate your tree with Christmas tree nails.

Christmas Tree from Colorful Sequins Formed on Black Base Nails

Colorful Sequins Christmas Tree Formed On Black Base Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Among the different Christmas tree nails designs, this one includes colorful and shiny sequins.

Glitter Snowflake Christmas Nails

Glitter Snowflake Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

The glitter among the snowflakes almost looks like it’s falling with the snow.

Transparent and Black French Manicure with Christmas Tree Design

Transparent and Black French Manicure With Christmas Tree Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Have simple Christmas French nails with black tips.

Santa’s Belt Christmas Nail Design

Santa's Belt Christmas Nail Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails have a different design for each nail. If you can’t decide on just one, you don’t have to.

Green Christmas Tree Zig Zag Christmas Nails

Green Christmas Tree Zig Zag Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Copycat Claws

This design is half a Christmas tree and half a white backdrop separated by a zig zag line. The white half is sprinkled with red.

Winter Glitter Blue Christmas Nails with Olaf Design

Winter Glitter Blue Christmas Nails with Olaf Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails are perfect for fans of Frozen (and Olaf).

Silver Glittered French Christmas Manicure

Silver Glittered French Christmas Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

These Christmas French nails are plain, simple and glittery.

Red Nail Design with One Red Dotted Christmas Tree Nail

Red Nail Design with One White Dotted Christmas Tree Nail #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

If you want to go with the warmth of red this holiday season, this one includes a simple Christmas tree design

Gold Glitter Beaded Christmas Nails

Gold Glitter Beaded Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails are full of sparkle and shine with gold tips.

Santa Claus Christmas Nail on Red Base

Santa Claus Christmas Nail on Red Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

These nails feature both Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Colorful String Light Christmas Nails on White Base

Colorful String Light Christmas Nails on White Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Your tree is decorated with strings of lights and now so are your nails.

White Snowflakes on Blue Base Manicure

White Snowflakes on Blue Base Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails can be in anticipation of the first snowfall of the season.

Glitter Snowflake Christmas Nails on a Dark Red Base

Glitter Snowflake Christmas Nails on a Dark Red Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

These glitter snowflakes stand out great against their dark red background.

Christmas Festive Red and White Nails

Christmas Festive Red and White Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Glittery red nails with a glittery red snowflake.

French Manicure with Christmas Motifs

French Manicure with Christmas Motifs #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Another set of Christmas French nails that include wreath like tips. Simple but festive!

Silver French Manicure and Santa’s Hat Nails

Silver French Manicure and Santa's Hat Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

This manicure’s glittery tips resemble falling snow.

Santa Claus’ Belt Manicure Design

Santa Claus' Belt Manicure Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

This manicure is a simple way to add in some Santa detail.

Red and Green Matte Christmas Nails

Red and Green Matte Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Goose Glitter

This simple design has a festive richness to it.

Christmas Reindeer and Red-White Stripes Nails

Christmas Reindeer and Red-White Stripes Nails#Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

There have been snowflakes, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. Here’s some reindeer and candy canes.

Santa Claus and Reindeers on a White Base Christmas Nails

Santa Claus and Reindeers on a White Base Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Your nails will have Santa surrounded by his reindeer. All that’s missing is the sled.

Green Base with String Christmas Lights

Green Base with String Christmas Lights #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

Now your nails will look just like your Christmas tree.

Sparkly Red and Gold Baubles Christmas Nails

Sparkly Red and Gold Baubles Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These red and gold nails will look as sparkly and festive as your tree decorations.

Sparkly Grey Manicure with a Snowman

Sparkly Grey Manicure with a Snowman #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails mimic the cold, grey winter with a bit of sparkle.

Penguin on Snow Base Christmas Nails

Penguin on Snow Base Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

Penguins are another winter time creature which makes cute Christmas nails.

Glittering Nails with Santa Claus’ Belt

Glittering Nails with Santa Claus' Belt #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails give Santa Claus a glittery red suit.

White Deer and Acorns on Dark Red Base Christmas Nails

White Deer and Acorns on Dark Red Base Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

Decorate your nails with deer and acorns among the snow covered branches of the forest.

Santa’s Hat French Tipped Christmas Nails

Santa's Hat French Tipped Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

You can have Santa’s hat for glittery nail tips.

White Snowflakes on Blue Glitter Nails

White Snowflakes on Blue Glitter Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The glittery blue base almost makes it seem like these snowflakes are underwater.

White Stars Christmas Nails

White Stars Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

Keep it simple with a single white star among dark green nails.

Santa Claus Christmas Nails Design with Rhinestones

Santa Claus Christmas Nails Design with Rhinestones #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails use a Santa suit trim with a rhinestone design that resembles snowflakes.

Tribal Gold Print on Dark Green Base

Tribal Gold Print on Dark Green Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Nail Side

The gold against the dark green shines like garland on a tree.

Christmas Tree and String Lights Nail Design

Christmas Tree and String Lights Nail Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

If you like to decorate your yard with lights, your nails will match the scenery.

Red White Christmas Nails

Red White Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

A simple design that uses Santa Claus’ color combination.

Pink Glitter Christmas Nails and Christmas Tree

Pink Glitter Christmas Nails and Christmas Tree #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

There have been pink Christmas trees and these nails match perfectly.

Trees and a Snowman on White French Manicure

Trees and a Snowman on White French Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

This set of Christmas French nails perfectly captures the winter landscape.

Snowman and Snowflakes on Еssie Blue Base

Snowman and Snowflakes on Еssie Blue Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

This snowman is surrounded by falling snowflakes.

Silver Christmas Tree on Dark Blue Nails

Silver Christmas Tree on Dark Blue Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The silver nail art really shines against its dark blue base.

Holly Berries on White Base and Red Nails

Holly Berries on White Base and Red Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

These are white Christmas nails among red that are covered in berries.

Glitter Placement Nails

Glitter Placement Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: The Nailasaurus

This design of polygons is glittery and mesmerizing.

Red Matte with Leaves Christmas Nails

Red Matte with Leaves Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

The red matte and leaves look great together. The two designs may also appeal to you separately.

White and Silver Snowman Christmas Nails

White and Silver Snowman Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Another nail design that combines white and silver.

White Dotted Christmas Nails on Red Base

White Dotted on Red Base Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

It looks like snow is falling against a red background.

Red Dots on White Base and Reindeer Christmas Nails

Red Dots on White Base and Reindeer Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Have white Christmas nails with red dots and reindeer.

Gold Glitter and Black Nails with a Christmas Tree

Gold Glitter and Black Nails with Christmas Tree #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

There’s nothing more festive than glitter and gold.

Christmas Stars on Red Base

Christmas Stars on Red Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

There are stars twinkling in the night sky, at the top of your tree and now decorating your nails.

Red and White Christmas Tree and Snowflakes Nails

Red and White Christmas Tree and Snowflakes Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Colorful Green, Red and White Dotted Nails

Colorful Green, Red and White Dotted Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails are the typical Christmas colors blended with a snowy base.

Snow Capped Mountains Christmas Nails

Snow Capped Mountains Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

A cabin up in the mountains can be a typical getaway destination during the holiday season.

Sparkly Christmas Nails

Sparkly Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Your Christmas decorations are full of sparkle and shine, and now your nails will be too.

Green Christmas Tree on White Glitter French Manicure

Green Christmas Tree on White Glitter French Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Here’s an idea for simple Christmas nails.

Striped Christmas Nails with Small Green Stars

Striped Christmas Nails with Small Green Stars #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Combine all three Christmas colors with this candy cane and stars design.

Frosty Snowman on Silver Base Christmas Nails

Frosty Snowman on Silver Base Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The silver base makes a perfect metallic background for the snowman and snowflakes.

Charlie Brown Christmas Nails

Charlie Brown Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

Charlie Brown is a classic to watch around the holidays. Your nails will be decorated with Charlie and his baby Christmas tree.

Bright Blue Colored Christmas Nails with White Snowflakes

Bright Blue Colored Christmas Nails with White Snowflakes #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

This design of snowflakes among a white-ish blue sky is the typical mental image of winter time.

Grey and White Themed Christmas Nails with a Reindeer and Black Snowflakes

Grey and White Themed Christmas Nails with a Reindeer and Black Snowflakes #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

If you like neutral colored nail art, these reindeer nails are for you.

Christmas Sweater on Nails

Christmas Sweater on Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

You may have a Christmas sweater that will go well with these nails.

Chic Icicles on Nails

Chic Icicles on Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

The different shades of grey against the blue look so much like icicles on the roof.

Silver Snowman and Striped Christmas Nails

Silver Snowman and Striped Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These snowman nails are full of glimmer and shine.

Midnight Blue Nails for Christmas

Midnight Blue Nails for Christmas #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: We Heart It

The sparkles almost make these nails look like a sky full of stars.

Candy Cane Christmas Nails

Candy Cane Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Aside from Santa, red and white can also represent candy canes.

Sparkly and White Christmas Nails

Sparkly and White Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

These are simple and easy white Christmas nails for a busy holiday season.

Christmas Nail Design with Glitter Effect

Christmas Nail Design with Glitter Effect #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

There are multiple designs so you don’t have to pick just one.

Knit Pattern Christmas Nails

Knit Pattern Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

If you’re into knitting as a winter past time, here’s a design you may like.

White Snowflake on Black Base Nails

White Snowflake on Black Base Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails look like huge snowflakes against a night sky.

Christmas Tree and Red White Striped Holiday Manicure

Christmas Tree and Red White Striped Holiday Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails have a candy cane look to them with a perfect single gold nail.

Snowman Christmas Nails with Checkered and Striped Manicure

Snowman Christmas Nails with Checkered and Striped Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Here’s another manicure with multiple designs.

Festive Christmas French Manicure

Festive Christmas French Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Here’s another set of simple Christmas nails.

Black and Dark Red/White Shiny Christmas Manicure

Black and Dark Red/White Shiny Christmas Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

This manicure is simple while having a holiday feel to it.

Christmas Colored Nails with a Reindeer

Christmas Colored Nails with a Reindeer #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

If you can’t choose between simple colors or cute nail art, this manicure gives you both.

Red and Green Glitter on White Base Christmas Manicure

Red and Green Glitter on White Base Christmas Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Chalkboard Nails

The glitter looks as if it’s falling like snow.

Pale Pink Manicure with Reverse Gold Gradient

Pale Pink Manicure with Reverse Gold Gradient #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

The pink and gold gradient is a nice and simple holiday touch.

Red and White Christmas Nails with Rhinestones

Red and White Christmas Nails with Rhinestones #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The glittery white and rhinestones perfectly complete this manicure.

Glowing in the Dark String Lights on Nails

Glowing in the Dark String Lights on Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Chalkboard Nails

These nails are super cute even without glowing in the dark.

Snowy Forest Nails and a Gray Gradient with Tree Stamping

Snowy Forest Nails and a Gray Gradient with Tree Stamping #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

A snowy forest stamped with trees works for the entire winter.

Nail Art Design with Christmas Twigs

Nail Art Design with Christmas Twigs #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The dots on this design look somewhat like Christmas lights.

Christmas Flowers on a White Base

Christmas Flowers on a White Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

The leave of these flowers gives this design an abstract look.

Cute Snowman Nails for Christmas

Cute Snowman Nails for Christmas #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails have Frosty the Snowman against a dark night sky.

Metallic Manicure with Tiny Gold Accents

Metallic Manicure with Tiny Gold Accents #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

Green and gold go well together for this manicure.

Red Colored Christmas Nails with a Present Tie

Red Colored Christmas Nails with a Present Tie #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

They’re glittery, shiny and the tie really ties the look together.

Gold Glitter Reindeer and Christmas Tree

Gold Glitter Reindeer and Christmas Tree #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

The white, black and gold glitter make an excellent combination.

White Snowflake on Red Base Christmas Nail Design

White Snowflake on Red Base Christmas Nail Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

This is one of many designs that can be done with the red and white combination.

Glittery Diagonal Stripes Across the Nail

Glittery Diagonal Stripes Across the Nail #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

The glittery stripes against the black give the illusion of decorating the night sky.

Snowflakes and a Reindeer on White Matte Base Christmas Nails

Snowflakes and a Reindeer on White Matte Base Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

It’s so easy to imagine this deer prancing from one nail to the next among the snowflakes.

White Snowflakes on Red Nails

White Snowflakes on Red Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Pshiiit

These little snowflakes are a simple winter design.

Santa Claus’ Hat on Nails

Santa Claus' Hat on Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

Red can be a go-to color for Christmas which is suitable for Santa’s hat.

Santa’s Hat French Manicure

Santa's Hat French Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

If the other Santa hat French manicure didn’t appeal to you, maybe this one will.

Candy Cane Christmas Nails

Candy Cane Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Copycat Claws

Here’s a design for lovers of candy canes.

Triangular Christmas Trees

Triangular Christmas Trees #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Good House Keeping

There’s a single tree and a little forest of them.

Striped Christmas Nails

Striped Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

This is one stripe design among a whole variety.

Fabulous Christmas Nail Design with Rhinestones

abulous Christmas Nail Design with Rhinestones #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Each nail has a different design, and the rhinestone-covered nail certainly is fabulous.

Bow Tied Christmas Wreath on Nails

Bow Tied Christmas Wreath on Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: Chalkboard Nails

The bow and wreath stand out nicely against the silver base.

Striped and Gold Glitter Christmas Nails

Striped and Gold Glitter Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The alternating glitter nails make for a great final touch.

Christmas Baubles Nails

Christmas Baubles Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Decorate your nails with an assortment of red and silver balls.

French Manicure with Christmas Bows

French Manicure with Christmas Bows #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The bows are perfect for a simple tie to this manicure.

Snowman Christmas Nails on Red French Manicure Base

Snowman Christmas Nails on Red French Manicure Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The snowmen, snowflakes and glittery gold all combine for that holiday look.

Red Glitter and Snowflakes Christmas Nails on White Base

Red Glitter and Snowflakes Christmas Nails on White Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The red glitter is like snow along with the red snowflakes.

Red Glitter and White Christmas Nails with Rhinestones

Glitter Red and White Christmas Nails with Rhinestones #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The glittery white sparkles just like the snow in the sun.

Red Snowflake and Gold Glitter Christmas Nails

Red Snowflake and Gold Glitter Christmas Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

These nails combine red and gold with a snow-white base.

Pink Glitter Christmas Tree Nail Designs on White Base

Pink Glitter Christmas Tree Nail Designs on White Base #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

This design gives these trees a glittery geometric look.

Red French Manicure Inspiration with Snowflakes

Red French Manicure Inspiration with Snowflakes #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Here’s a manicure that uses snowflakes on a red base.

Christmas Tree and Snowman Nail Design

Christmas Tree and Snowman Nail Design #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

The only thing this snowy wonderland is missing is a reindeer.

Cute Red French Manicure with Santa’s Hat

Cute Red French Manicure with Santa's Hat #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Here is another design for a Santa hat French manicure.

Snowflake and Glitter French Manicure

Snowflake and Glitter French Manicure #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

This design perfectly resembles a giant flake among the falling snow.

Glitter Red and White Nails

Glitter Red and White Nails #Christmas #nails #trendypins

Via: For Creative Juice

Here’s another manicure that makes the glitter look like snow.

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